Director Library Services

Park University; Parkville (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition for employees and dependents

Job summary

Park University seeks a Director of Library Services to provide strategic leadership for all library functions across the Parkville campus and online programs serving six states. The role oversees the Norrington Center, Campanella Gallery, and archival records management, while advancing digital resources and innovative services.

The ideal candidate will have an MLS from an ALA-accredited program, a track record in higher education leadership, and a commitment to student success, outreach, and

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership and collaboration skills.
• Experience with program evaluation, assessment, and accreditation practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the vision, strategic directions, and priorities for the Library and its services.
• Oversee development, delivery, and assessment of library services, resources, and programming to support student learning.
• Serve as project manager for library technology projects and liaison with vendors.
• Act as facility supervisor for the Norrington Center and other campus units to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Collaborate with faculty and administration to align library resources with curricular needs.

Education

Master’s Degree in Library Science (ALA-accredited)

Job description

The Director of Library Services provides strategic leadership for all functions of the library, collaborating with faculty and staff across the University to support Park’s mission and student learning outcomes. The Director is responsible for oversight of the Norrington Center, the physical location of the Library on the Parkville flagship campus, as well as the digital resources that serve Park students studying on campuses in six states and online.Position AccountabilitiesResponsible for defining and articulating the vision, strategic directions, and priorities for the future of the Library and for developing a dynamic environment that values creativity, teamwork, and innovationOversees the development, delivery, and assessment of library services, resources, and programming in support of student learning. The position requires a commitment to student success and to the provision of excellent service, as well as strengths in outreach, collaboration, supervision, and assessment.Embraces emerging technologies; provides a combination of vision and practical management in response to the emergence of face-to-face, online, and hybrid educational experiences.Advocates on behalf of the Library both inside and outside the university and represents the library at local, state, regional, and national consortia and associationsWorks closely with administration and faculty to ensure that library resources, services, and programming meet the needs of the entire university community; measures service quality and makes improvements as needed.Serves as the facility supervisor for the Norrington Center, Campanella Gallery manager, and other campus units to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for studentsOversees the Fishburn Archives and processes for records retention and collections management, in collaboration with appropriate administrative officesServes as project manager for library technology projects, and serves as the main point of contact with vendorsPosition Requirements:Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution. Education or experience in archives management and/or a second master’s or a doctoral degree is preferred but not required.Familiarity with trends and best practices in higher education and academic librariesA track record of progressively more responsible administrative, management, or leadership experience, preferably in an academic library with an emphasis on strategic planning, budget management, staff development, and emerging technologiesDemonstrated understanding of and commitment to the core tenets of academic librarianship as articulated by the American Library Association’s Bill of Rights, Intellectual Freedom Principles for Academic Librarians, and Code of Ethics, as well as the Association of College and Research Libraries’ Framework for Information LiteracyStrong interpersonal, communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, especially as they apply to the work of building and maintaining a respectful, collegial, and inclusive work environmentProven track record of successfully working with faculty, other department heads, and administrators to develop and deliver services that support teaching, learning, and scholarshipDemonstrated leadership and communication techniques that exemplify transparency and accountability, that build trust between and among individuals and groups, and that elicit creativity, commitment, and high performance from employeesProven successes in the development, delivery, and assessment of library collections and servicesPreferred Qualifications:Experience with program evaluation, assessment, and accreditation practicesDemonstrated knowledge of information technology as it relates to libraries, and the ability to effectively communicate with technologists, administration, and library personnel about technologyExperience with the development and delivery of library services to distance and online studentsAbility to perform administrative functions for a range of online information tools and databasesExperience developing and implementing user-centered digital projectsFounded in 1875, Park University is a private, liberal arts university. Park’s flagship campus is located in the Kansas City suburb of Parkville, Missouri, on the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River. We offer an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance, retirement plan, and tuition-paid undergraduate classes for employees and dependents. Park University is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.Qualified applicants must upload a resume and cover letter that includes salary requirements.